Library Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2015

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Ceisteanna (221)

Michael P. Kitt

Ceist:

221. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount owed in non-recouped library fees to councils who operate library services; if he will provide the total figure for amounts owed in fines to all local authorities; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1902/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The charging of library fees and levying of fines and all decisions relating to the management of library fines and fees are operational matters for local authorities. Accordingly, the information sought is not available in my Department.